Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Students miss school days in Old Bridge
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Ten percent, or more than 900 students, have not been attending school on a regular basis in the Old Bridge School District. That jarring statistic was announced as Schools Superintendent David Cittadino and Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Hoeker announced the 2016-17 school year theme — Disconnect to Reconnect —…
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Hazlet launches the Explorers Program with Brookdale Community College
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer HAZLET—This fall, a group of teenagers is doubling-down on freshman year by starting both high school and college at the same time. Thanks to a partnership between Brookdale Community College and the Hazlet Township School District, six incoming students who will begin their freshman year at Raritan High School will…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance chooses its first executive director
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — On Sept. 7, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance will have its first executive director, Isaac Kremer, who has nearly two decades of experience working with Main Street and historic preservation organizations in Michigan, New York, Texas, Kentucky and now, New Jersey. After three months of reviewing more than 100 résumés…
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HABcore is a hero to the homeless in Red Bank
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — Some 12,000 people make their homes in the borough, but for individuals who are not fortunate enough to have a place to go at night, there is an organization that wants to help. For nearly three decades, HABcore, a nonprofit based in Red Bank, has worked to…
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A holiday cheer: Santa returns to sell trees at Brunswick Square Mall
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK—Residents of the township have earned themselves a spot on the “nice list” this year for helping Santa Claus hold onto his home of 38 years. Bill Kohlhepp, owner of the New Brunswick-based Coastal Evergreen Tree Farms, will return to the Brunswick Square Mall on Route 18 this holiday…
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South Brunswick seniors celebrate a golden age
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – In a building that is just 25 years old, there are enough memories to last 25 lifetimes. The South Brunswick Senior Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sept. 22 with a celebratory party. Betsy Sansig, 92, remembers when a celebration was held to mark the first official day…
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Rook Run renews fruitful alliance with Valerie Fund
LONG BRANCH — Nearly 1,500 runners have signed up to participate in the third annual Rook Run, with the total expected to double by the time the starting gun goes off on Sept. 25. Along with the thousands of runners, more than 150 volunteers and hundreds of supporters will be on hand to watch the…
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Charter school’s Summer Institute turns Navesink into a classroom
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — A group of local students can now add boat building to their resumes. The Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) held a five-week Summer Institute open to all fifth-to-eighth grade students in the borough that emphasized skills in science through a series of hands-on activities such as building…
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Colts Neck Library will host art sale and lecture
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck Friends of the Library will hold its 17th annual Fine Arts Show and Sale at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, on two weekends in October. The event will take place on Oct. 15-16 and on Oct. 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 4…
